Promotor: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo

Deze opleiding integreert genetica, moleculaire biologie en biotechnologie in een aantrekkelijk programma met uitstekende carrièreperspectieven.

Drug development is a time- and resource-consuming process that starts with the discovery and validation of a (protein) target that contributes to pathogenesis or disease progression.

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Leeuwen in West- en Centraal-Afrika vormen een unieke groep, die relatief weinig verwant is met leeuwen in Oost en zuidelijk Afrika. Biologen van de Universiteit Leiden bevestigen dit in een artikel gepubliceerd in Scientific Reports.

Promotores: G.R. de Snoo, W.T. de Groot, Co-promotor: C.J.M. Musters

What is the population size/structure and distribution of tiger and leopard inside the Bardia National Park (BNP) compared with the population outside? What is the movement and home range and conflict pattern in time and space of tigers and leopards inside the BNP compared with outside? What constitutes…

Promotores: H.A. Udo De Haes, P.M. Brakefield

Promotor: P.M. Brakefield

This project aims to develop advanced data analysis methods for monitoring and increasing our understanding on biodiversity dynamics in nature reserves such as the Oostvaardersplassen.

The four possible segments A, T, C and G that link together to form DNA molecules, and with their ordering encode genetic information, are not only different in name, but also in their physical and chemical properties.

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Promotors: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo, Prof.dr. H. Leirs (Univ. Antwerpen)

Promotor: E. Gittenberger, Co-promotor: B.W. Hoeksema

Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a group of orphan diseases characterized by lysosomal dysfunction or impaired lysosomal catabolism and affect collectively about 1 in 5000 live births.

Large carnivores and humans, along with their livestock, have co-existed for thousands of years. However, human population growth and an increase in economic activities are modifying the landscape for large carnivores and their prey.

How can we quantify the density of species within a community through environmental DNA concentrations?

What are the main factors associated with the stranding of the two seal species? What are the factors influencing the prevalence of disease in the two species? Which human-related factors influence the populations of the two seal species?

This thesis describes the genetic and prokaryotic diversity of giant barrel sponges.

Prof.dr. Geert de Snoo is per 1 maart bij de Faculteit der Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen benoemd tot hoogleraar Conservation Biology. De Snoo blijft hoofd van de gelijknamige afdeling van het Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML).

Hortus botanicus Leiden is de eerste Nederlandse tuin die een accreditatie heeft ontvangen van Botanic Gardens International (BGCI). De Conservation Practitioner Accreditation is een certificaat waarmee het beleid, de kennis & kunde en het onderwijs met betrekking tot plantenbehoud op internationaal…

Promotor: J.M. Memelink

The molecular mechanisms that instigate a healthy cell to become malignant are fueled by (epi)genetic alterations in so-called driver genes.

Promotores: E. van Dijk, G.R. de Snoo. Co-promotor: H. Staats

Promotor: E.F. Smets, Co-promotor: T.R. van Andel

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Streptomyces are multicellular, Gram-positive bacteria in the phylum of actinobacteria which produce a high amount of bioactive natural products of which the expression is tightly coordinated with the life cycle.

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Do Ethiopian wolves change their diet and foraging strategy in the landscape under different land uses? How land use affect Afro-alpine rodent Communities? How important are Afro-alpine natural resources utilisation for local livelihoods? What is the human perception of conflict in the Afro-alpine a…

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